SolidGrueMar 31, 2024

What's a bit of good advice that's really bad advice?

https://lemmy.world/post/13768235

What's a bit of good advice that's really bad advice? - Lemmy.World

You know, like “always split on 18,” or “having kids is the most rewarding thing you can do in life.” What’s that one bit of advice you got from a trusted friend that you know deep, deep down would just ruin your thing?

Show threadnickMar 31, 2024

“Bring your authentic self to work”

Was pretty prevalent in tech for a while. Fuck no I’m not doing that.

Show threadYaksDCMar 31, 2024
I have worked in the same office for 22 years, no one knows my birthday, what my hobbies are or where I live other than “downtown”. There is work me and then the real me and never the twain shall meet.
Show threadJasonw911
You sound like me. Do you want to not hang out sometime?
Mar 31, 2024 at 11:41pmWeb
Show threadYaksDCMar 31, 2024
Absolutely! ☺
Show threadnickApr 1, 2024
Sign me up for the not hanging out club!
Show threadohlaphApr 1, 2024
I won’t hang out either.
Show threadmisterdoctorApr 1, 2024
You guys mind if I don’t tag along?
Show threadqazApr 1, 2024
Can I join too?
Show threadEmpricornApr 2, 2024
I will say I’ll be there, but I’m also going to cancel.